Buzkashi (game)

Buzkashi is a traditional Central Asian equestrian sport primarily played in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. The game involves horse-mounted players competing to grab and carry a goat or calf carcass into a designated goal area. It requires skilled horsemanship, strength, and teamwork, often played on open plains without formal rules, making each match dynamic and intense. Buzkashi symbolizes cultural heritage, showcasing the riders' agility and bravery, and serves as a social event that brings communities together. Despite its rough appearance, it is regarded as a prestigious sport rooted in the region’s history and traditions.